Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau News

New plat books have arrived!

Updated plat books covering both Marshall and Putnam counties are now available to purchase. The cost per book is $35. Plat books will be sold at the M-P Farm Bureau office, the Marshall County courthouse, the Putnam County courthouse and the M-P Soil & Water Conservation District office.

FFA Alumni Scholarship Tractor Drive

The Bill Biagi Memorial FFA Alumni Scholarship Tractor Drive will be held on Sunday, August 13. Read more.

"Crops for College" scholarship awarded

The Marshall-Putnam Young Leaders group has awarded this year's scholarship to Clayton Blunier, a senior at Midland High School and the son of Darin and Keri Sue Blunier. Read more.

M-P Farm Bureau scholarship awarded

The recipient of the M-P Farm Bureau scholarship is Jake Kennedy, a senior at Henry Senachwine High School and the son of Sean and Tina Kennedy. Read more.

We Need You - Join FB ACT!

We want our members' voices heard in Springfield and Washington D.C. Join the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau in speaking up, by joining FB ACT! Read more.

Illinois Farm Bureau policy decisions recap

At the link, please find a special edition of Farm Bureau in Action. It recaps policy decisions made by the delegate body at the recently-concluded IAA Annual Meeting. Click here to view.

Commonly asked questions about the IDR changes to farmland assessment

In 2013, the Illinois Department of Revenue introduced legislation that made a fundamental change to how farmland's assessed values are determined. The Illinois Farm Bureau has compiled a list of the commonly asked questions about the change. Read more.

Illinois Farm Bureau celebrates 100 years

The Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau has a limited number of 100 year history books for sale. If you would like to purchase "A Voice for Illinois Agriculture - The Centennial History of Illinois Farm Bureau", contact the office. The hardcover book is $17.00. 

State legislative priority issues for 2017

Members of M-P Farm Bureau have been meeting with legislators to discuss the state legislative priority issues for the 2017 General Assembly session as established by Illinois Farm Bureau.  

Resources on Transportation Issues

New trucking regulations have caused a lot of confusion and prompted many calls to the Farm Bureau office.  The Illinois Farm Bureau has put together explanatory handouts on the following transportation issues.  These handouts answer many of the frequently asked questions and highlight the important information that pertains to farmers.  Click here to be routed to these handouts.